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Last week, I attended a virtual webinar hosted by Greater Nashville REALTORS® with guest speaker Ben York, CEO of the East Bank Development Authority. York gave an excellent presentation on the East Bank, a 550-acre redevelopment that will transform Nashville’s riverfront and reshape how our city grows.

Artificial intelligence isn’t just on the horizon anymore; it’s here. Over the next year, the playing field in real estate is going to change drastically. Tools like ChatGPT, predictive analytics, and AI-driven CRMs are leveling the knowledge gap. The truth is, very soon every agent will have access to the same market data, scripts, listing insights, and transaction checklists at their fingertips.

For potential buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines because of higher interest rates or those just within reach of homeownership, now is the time to start preparing. The latest data shows that 75 percent of metro markets saw home prices rise in the second quarter of 2025. In Nashville, the median price for a single-family home in July was five percent higher than the same month last year.

With summer winding down and a new school year beginning, the Greater Nashville housing market continues to show stability and resilience. After a slower start to the year, the past two months have brought signs of renewed momentum. The Greater Nashville market is outperforming some larger metros and countering national headlines predicting a struggling housing market.

Recently, I received a garnishment notice at my business for someone I’ve never employed and do not know. This individual claimed to work for my company, and as a result, the sheriff's office attempted to serve me with paperwork demanding that I withhold wages to satisfy a debt. I immediately called my Principal Attorney, Jennifer McCoy.

There’s been a lot of uncertainty this year surrounding the economy and housing market—especially when viewed through a national lens. Headlines speculating about a housing crash or an economic slowdown tied to inflation, tariffs, and broader global pressures have become increasingly common. But while national trends paint a mixed picture, it’s important to ground ourselves in what we know for sure about our own local economy.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 7, 2025) – Data for the month of July showed 3,356 home closings, according to figures provided by Greater Nashville Realtors. This figure indicates a 3 percent increase from the 3,271 closings reported for the same period last year.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2025) — Metro Council will hold a public hearing during Tuesday night’s Metro Nashville Council meeting on a proposed Urban Design Overlay (UDO) and re-zoning for The Nations neighborhood in West Nashville. The proposal, now up for second reading, is intended to establish updated building and design standards that would improve housing quality and increase residential density.

Two new policies—one at the federal level and one here in Nashville—have recently been implemented that could have a positive impact on homebuyers and help make housing more affordable.

A major shift in mortgage lending is here—and it’s one that every real estate agent should be aware of, especially if you work with first-time buyers or clients with limited credit histories.

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2025, and with summer in full swing, the latest housing data suggests the market is heating up—at least slightly. After four consecutive months of declining sales activity, June brought a modest but encouraging uptick in both closings and sales prices, underscoring the Greater Nashville area’s continued resilience.

Looking at the Nashville market today, it’s easy to feel like you’ve missed your moment. Prices are climbing, competition is fierce, and it can seem overwhelming to know where to begin. However, I’ve seen time and again that the real key is to start right where you are with what you have.